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Baazigar to Fanaa:Celebrate Kajol’s birthday with these must-watch films of the actor
The actress has made a mark on Indian film history with her talent and witty character portrayals.
Happy Birthday Kajol
Kajol is one of the most celebrated actors in Bollywood. The actress has a career spanning more than twenty years and has made a mark on Indian cinematic history. Though the talented actress has been staying away from the limelight for the past few years, her filmography has made sure to accord her a place in viewers' hearts forever. On the actress’ birthday, here are eight films of Kajol that every fan should have on their watchlist.
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My Name is Khan
Karan Johar’s My Name is Khan is a legendary cult classic. The movie features Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles and centers around the life of Rizwan Khan, a Muslim living in the United States. He meets Mandira, played by Kajol and the duo fall in love. The story is about loss, grief, and relationships. Kajol made a comeback after many years with this film which turned out to be a mega-blockbuster. It is a must-watch for all cinephiles and the performances of both Shah Rukh and Kajol are memorable. The movie is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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Fanaa
Fanaa, a 2006 film, is a romantic thriller drama directed by Kunal Kohli. The film features Kajol and Aamir Khan in lead roles. The film has an interesting storyline and was revolutionary at the time of its release.Khan plays the role of Rizwan who meets a Kashmiri woman named Zooni played by Kajol in Delhi and the story revolves around the life of these two. The film faced severe backlash after Aamir Khan’s statement on the Narmada Bachao Andolan but turned out to be a big hit at the time., ,Aamir and Kajol’s performances received much admiration for their performances and the movie became a must-watch for every cinema enthusiast. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.,
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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
DDLJ for short, the 1995 film is a romantic comedy featuring Shah Rukh and Kajol in lead roles. It was Aditya Chopra’s directorial debut and was produced by his father Yash Chopra.The film revolves around the lives of two non-resident Indians living abroad who meet while on a trip to Europe. Raj, played by Shah Rukh is fun and adventurous while Simran played by Kajol is academic and obedient. It makes for an interesting plot line when these two contrasting personalities meet and fall in love., ,This film has been running in a theatre in Mumbai for more than twenty years and is a cult classic for all Bollywood fans. The movie is available on Amazon prime Video.,
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
The Karan Johar-directed movie, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham is a story about joy and loss. The movie features Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan in lead roles.It is about a family and their personal relationships. The film makes for the perfect big Bollywood drama and is another Bollywood classic. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.,
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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Which Bollywood cinephile could forget the delightful duo of Raj and Anjali duo in this 1998 film. The Karan Johar-directed film is another favorite of the Shah Rukh and Kajol fanbase.The film features Shah Rukh, Kaol, and Rani Mukherjee in lead roles. It centers around the love triangle following the three and makes for an interesting plotline following the path of love-loss and getting reunited. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.,
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We Are A Family
Kajol was seen on the big screen after many years with this film. The 2010 family drama centers around Maya, played by Kajol, and her relations with her family. The movie also features Aru Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Arjun Rampal in other lead roles.The family drama will bring you joy, grief, and will make you emotional and nostalgic all in one go. The movie is a must-watch to relive the time that you all must have spent with your family. The movie is available on Netflix.,
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Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha
The 1998 released film is a romantic comedy. It features Ajay Devgn and Kajol in lead roles. The film is a remake of the 1999 American film French Kiss starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.Ajay and Kajol were much praised for their performances in the film and have become a favorite for all Ajay and Kajol fans. Watch the movie on Disney+Hotstar.,
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Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya
Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya hit the big screens in 1998. The film features Salman Khan, Kajol, and Arbaaz Khan in lead roles. Written and directed by Sohail Khan, the film revolves around the life of Muskaan, played by Kajol who leaves her over-protective brother played by Arbaaz Khan and enters university in Mumbai. She then meets Suraj and the further plotline follows the journey of the duo falling in love while fighting against all odds. The movie is available on Zee5,
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Baazigar
Another Shah Rukh-Kajol duo starring film, Baazigar is a 1993 romantic-action thriller. The Abbas-Mastan-directed film was released in 1993 and is a must-watch for all Bollywood lovers.The movie follows the revenge journey of Ajay Sharma who encounters Seema played by Shilpa Shetty and Priya played by Kajol, in the film. The film follows the journey revolving around these three and makes for an action-thriller that is a must-watch.,